Random Family Ramblings

I had a dream last night about the Welch family being at the cabin, although it didn't look like the family cabin, and we were laughing and playing and going on roller coaster rides?......and Wayne's dad was there. Tom was in my dream. He looked good, happy and smiling and I didn't want the dream to end.

It's August.

Tom's birthday was in August.

I love Tom!

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I just hit a button, accidentally and this blog posted before I was finished....this adds to my random theme.

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Landon fell asleep in his CNA class and rolled out of his desk and onto the floor hitting his face before he actually woke up. The teacher was astonished. The class laughed. Landon was slightly embarrassed and after wiping drool of the floor, stood in the back of the class for the remainder of it. I know how he feels. I fell asleep once in the front row of a church meeting. I was out of the pew and on to the floor, while the speaker droned on.

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Laila said she has a "talent for watching shows and going to rehearsals." I think she really does. She has been doing it since birth, and has been able to sit through plays, over and over again since she was 3. She doesn't understand why all kids don't like to do this. Why they run around, or don't want to go with her when she invites them. Yep. I would definitely call this a talent.

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Truman and I have been "fighting" a lot lately. He just doesn't get "it". It being money issues and moving away and packing and playing with friends and staying up too late and getting a job!?!?! I haven't taught him enough. I am failing as a parent. Or.... My parenting skills are in tact and he is just choosing to be a teenager when I want him to act like an adult.

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What's up with the weather? We have a BEATLES BASH BBQ planned for tonight......and maybe, now, we don't. It's rainy and cold........55 degrees. Our "Hard Days Night" is now a "Rainy, cold days and who knows what will happen Night."

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Addison got hurt in his show on Tuesday night. He is supposed to race off stage at the end of the preshow and get in his costume for SECRET GARDEN. He was doing what he always does; following his regular traffic pattern....when an actor did what he never does, and came on stage and plowed into Addison in the dark. They hit head on, full force. Addison's knee and head were bashed. He fell onto the stage, blacked out. His knee-cap felt like it circled all the way around his leg and came back on top. So much pain. Addison couldn't do the show..... he was out! So sad....the other actor was sorry, but Addison had to pay the body pain consequence. He says now his head is better, but his knee is so bruised and the size of a grapefruit. He did do his GUYS AND DOLLS show the next night, and he said it was his best so far. Good for him!

Only three weeks to go.

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Monson is busy trying to make it on the Varsity Football team. He has a scrimmage this morning in the rain. He really wants it. I don't know if it's better to be second string Varsity or Starter on JV? He loves football.

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Wayne is a running fool!! He has his 5 finger running shoes and he is training for a 5K. This is a great accomplishment for the dizzy dude!! He goes to the BHS track and runs in circles.....I think that's why he can do it....the circle thing. He is determined to run about 7 minute miles...that's why the training takes place. I'm just proud of him for setting this goal--- you have to see his shoes......

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Well...it's good to clear my head....ramblings over , and out!

100 things i love

PRESENTING....in no particular order......

Wayne

Family

Addison

Landon

Truman

Monson

Laila

Hot water

New York

Parents

Dark chocolate

Exercise

Girlfriends

Church

Parties

Siblings

Travel

Musical Theatre

Road Trips

Cruises

First Class

Good Books

Computers

Blogging

Letters

Clean House

Swimming

Beach

Bear Lake

Scriptures

My pillow

Relatives

Sleeping in

Water

Diet Coke

Slurpees

Hot Rolls

Butter

Pie

Salads

Friday night dates

Movies

Sistahs

Service Club

Lunch Dates

Scrapbooks

Reunions

Flowers

Tomatoes

Roses

Clean Sheets

Marriott Beds

Grandma B's pool

Bear Lake

Holidays

Theatre popcorn

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Halloween

Dressing up

Pedicures

Quilting

Shopping

Painting

Eating

Knitting

Teaching

Dancing

Acting

Singing

Smiles

Sunshine

Cool Mornings

Hot Nights

Birthdays

Games

Babies

Children

Teenagers

Cars

Motorcycle rides

Dogs

Frozen yogurt

Ice Cream

Snuggling

Service

Time with Family

Cookie Dough

Cell phones

HGTV

Food Network

Dance shows on TV

Prayer

Long Talks

Sleep overs

Bare feet

White teeth

Tandem biking

Life

Wednesday Weigh in

WARNING: Don't read if you are sick of hearing about weight loss plans gone awry.

I will be complaining and comparing...... consider yourself warned.

I have been on my diet blog for almost one year now.

In that time, I have lost 11 pounds and gained 20 back.

I have exercised faithfully.

I have thought about food constantly.

I've had my good days and bad months.
WOW!
I thought if I got it down on paper or computer screen , as the case may be, it would help.

Now, I'm starting to rethink my plan.

I thought for sure, in a years time, I would be able to report weight loss success, and all sorts of food tips and life changes that would inspire other last 20 pounders.

Alas, I've failed.

I don't know what is wrong with me, what to do, where to turn???????

I have avoided the scale for 6 weeks now, with good reason . But stepping on it yesterday was a sight to behold. I screamed, then I cried. It's like I couldn't feel how tight my clothes were until I saw the number on the scale staring up at me.

Everything is tight.

I'm back to a food journal and de-junki-fooding my house.

I'm back to thinking about every bite that goes into this mouth.

I'm back to my crazy.

I guess I just need to keep moving forward..... and try to stay calm.

Maybe my weight blogging days are over.

The Bicker Brothers

Having 4 sons all two years apart can pose it's fair share of challenges.

My boys fight over the craziest things.
I named them all the bicker brothers years ago.

We've gone through the normal childhood tiffs about toys and toughness and moved on to the teenage ones about messes, clothes, turns to drive cars and goofy friends.

They fight about who is the stinkiest, who is the strongest, who is the smartest, who is the cutest, who gets shot gun, what music to listen to, what tv shows are crap, what girls are hot.

When any wrestling happened, it was only allowed downstairs or outside; that usually put an end to it.

But verbal fighting goes on and on at my house. Maybe the word "fight" is too strong....how about....verbal one-upping?

Even though they are all growing up, they are 16, 18, 21,23, and going their separate ways, it amazes me what they will spend energy and arguments on....and enjoy doing it.

Case #1. Harry Potter....in particular, the latest movie. This is what I hear around my house, " It was a fine movie, but not true enough to book six. What's the deal with all of the snogging? Why did they cut out the major fight scene at the end of the book?"....18 is adamant about this. 21 tells him he's crazy , movies never follow the books. 16 doesn't care about this movie, but is wondering about casting choices. 23 is in Yellowstone so this bicker session is lost on him. If he were around....he would definitely participate.

It seems having an opinion and having it expressed loudly is an important dynamic of the bicker brothers.

Case #2 Avatar. 18 is a self proclaimed expert on what kind of avatar everyone is. He's named me a water bender.....and Wayne's an earth bender..... If I say I'm an air bender.....I'm totally wrong and all logic is thrown out the window and the fight begins. Well 21 thinks he's an earth bender....he's not. Just ask 18. 16 is an earth bender. I'm confused. The fight continues.

Case #3 Who is the best driver? 16 insists he is, although every time he pulls into a parking space or our drive way I scream. I'm sure he's going to hit the car in the next stall. 21 has had many issues recently with accidents, and bad eye sight....doesn't really like to drive, but he's the safest, best driver...just ask him. 18 loves to drive, just not a stick shift. His new/old car is a stick shift. He has never gotten a ticket, thus , he's the best driver. 23 only gets parking tickets at Weber. He drove to Yellowstone with out issue and on his mission. He is the best driver even though he keeps locking his keys (both sets) in his car.

Case #4. Who is mom's favorite son? They all think they are...this is good for me....but their arguments are sound. I favor and disfavor them all equally.

Anyway...the bickering continues. I don't enjoy the tone or the loudness but I'm glad they are communicating about something.

Thankful Thursday

This week has flown by ....from last Thursday to today, I've been in Arizona and Yellowstone.. I was home a few days inbetween all of this to recover and get my boys working on the garage, but..... this week has flown by. I'm continually thankful for my life.

1. I'm thankful for airplane travel. Even with unexpected delays, it sure beats driving back from Arizona and taking two days to do it in, like the Belnaps did. They are great parents and did it to move their new daughter in law and all of her stuff and wedding things back to Utah... but I'm thankful I could fly.....in first class even. ( I just sounded like an old cartoon character, in my head....do you remember the pink lion or cat? What's his name?) but, I digress.....

2. I'm thankful I have boys painting my garage as I type. Two strong worker boys, who don't complain too much. They are getting some patching and painting skills along the way. It's good for them, and it's great to have a cleaned out, newly painted garage to begin organizing.

3. I'm thankful for my summer tomatoes. I planted 4 plants in May with high hopes of off the vine-ripe tomatoes. I have not been disappointed. Nothing tastes better. I have always loved this red fruit/vegetable!!!

4. I'm thankful for a quick trip to Yellowstone. My 4th this summer.

5. I'm thankful I didn't have to drive. It was great to be with the Si and Jacob Foster and go see how Brookie-cookie has been living and working this summer. She is great, but her living conditions are, well?, .... one word....squalor. Addison is always delightful to be with and to see perform in Guys and Dolls. It was fast, but it was fun. And according to my foodie friend, one day in West Yellowstone is enough to find out there is NO good food anywhere in town.

6. I'm thankful for a jam packed August....we definitely are spinning faster and faster as we move toward the beginning of school starting and fall. I'll have three sons all living away this fall. Only Monson and Laila living at home. WOW...things are changing at my house.

7. I'm thankful

Rich with Love

Laila always asks if we are rich, and I tell her, " YES. We are rich with love.."

This usually satisfies her.

Laila just got back from my cousin Krystin's "resort" of a house. It is an amazing place for a child or an adult to spend some time. It's so beautiful, and big with a lot to do. We love Krystin and her family and her generous heart. Laila gets to have a sleep over there, once a summer.

After being there for the past three days, Laila imformed me,

"Krystin is not only rich with love, mom, she's rich too!"

Good to know.

Why I blog....

Wayne gave me his first class seat on our recent airplane flight to Phoenix and back. He is so nice. I told him it really didn't matter to me and I was just fine in coach.

"Oh no..." he exclaimed.

"I can just see you writing in your blog about me being all comfy in first class while you had to sit with the common folk in steerage. " He smiled at me.

"What? I wouldn't do that....." I assured him.

"Oh you would, and you would text all your friends about it too."

He knows me so well.

PS

He would give me the first class seat even if I didn't blog....